Aayush Shukla

London, United Kingdom | +44 7438097458 | +91 8982808506 | aayushshukla11@gmail.com | LinkedIn | itch.io | GitHub

Enthusiastic and skilled Game Developer with a Master's in Independent Games and Playable Experience Design from Goldsmiths, University of London. Currently serving as a VR Engineer at Gemba, contributing to the evolution of workforce learning in the enterprise metaverse. Proficient in Unity Engine, C#, and VR/AR development, with a solid foundation in clean coding and problem-solving. Dedicated to creating immersive gaming experiences and driving innovation in the gaming industry.

Skills

• Game Development: Unity Engine, Unity XR, AR development
• VR Development: Unity, Photon Fusion
• Web Development: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, MySQL
• Creative Content Creation: Adobe Photoshop, Blender, Krita, Substance Painter
• Version Control: Git, Plastic SCM
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Clean Coding: Proficient in Java, C#, C++, Python
• Communication
• Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)

Professional Experience

VR Engineer

Gemba, London, United Kingdom | Apr ‘24 – Present

• Leading the development of features for multiplayer VR training using Photon Fusion and Unity Engine.
• Ensuring clean coding practices and robust interface design for maintainable and scalable applications.
• Utilizing Photon Fusion to implement seamless networking for multiplayer VR training modules.
• Mentoring junior developers and assisting other team members with technical issues, including networking, Unity, and C#.
• Collaborating with engineers and the creative team to implement requested features and mechanics.

Junior VR Engineer

Gemba, London, United Kingdom | Nov ‘22 – Apr ‘24

• Developed engaging gamified experiences for multiplayer VR training with Photon Fusion and Unity Engine.
• Worked closely with senior engineers and the creative team to integrate new technologies and features.
• Applied clean coding practices to ensure the development of scalable and maintainable applications.
• Supported the testing and debugging of VR applications, ensuring a smooth user experience.
• Learned and became proficient in multiplayer networking, eventually assisting other developers with technical challenges.
• Tackled complex tasks and provided innovative solutions to challenging problems.

Barista

Company of Cooks, London, United Kingdom | Jul ‘22 – Nov ‘22

• Improved communication and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment.
• Managed inventory efficiently, ensuring stock levels met customer demands.
• Delivered excellent customer service, fostering a positive customer experience.
• Collaborated with team members to streamline operations and enhance service quality.

Education

Master of Arts - MA, Independent Games and Playable Experience Design

Goldsmiths, University of London, London, United Kingdom | Sep ‘21 – Oct ‘22

Achieved Distinction. Developed skills in game development, Unity, C#, 3D modeling, VR, and AR.

BCA - Bachelor of Computer Application

Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore, India | Sep ‘17 – Oct ‘20

CGPA: 8.35. Focused on OOP, full-stack web development, and version control.